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The Misadventures of Phil May of the Pretty Things
Singer Phil May helmed one of the proto-punk groups of the 60s, Pretty Things. David Bowie called him "God." The Clash, The Ramones, and Nirvana agreed.
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Singer Phil May helmed one of the proto-punk groups of the 60s, Pretty Things. David Bowie called him "God." The Clash, The Ramones, and Nirvana agreed.

Would they have been The Beatles we came to know without her? Astrid Kirchherr's recent death gives us a chance to assess her influence.

The loss of Little Richard has ginned up lots of memories. This one, from a Grammy ceremony, perfectly sums up how he set the tone for rock.

There's no shortage of great covers of Tom Petty songs. On the anniversary of his passing, we narrowed it down to ten of the best. Enjoy.

Guitarist Nicky Wonder blew Brian Wilson away -- and became a member of his touring band. He also fronted a cool power-pop band, The Wondermints. Get to know him.